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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1947
Page
2
The Dothan Eagle issue lists subscription rates for carrier and mail delivery and notes rates for daily and Sunday editions in Alabama Georgia and Florida. It includes publishing history editors addresses and a Jefferson quote dated Tuesday April 15 1947.
Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov gave mild replies to an American writer on Greece. He doubted Truman’s policy would restore democracy and urged renunciation of foreign interference in Greek affairs. Some think this shows a desire not to anger the U.S. while the German reparations issue lingers. The U N investigation report remains awaited.
In a current issue, Arthur Behrstock argues Japan imitates American culture superficially rather than undergoing genuine reform. He notes baseball, gum chewing, night clubs, radio programs, movies, lipstick, and cigarettes as signs of Americanization, while questioning its depth and impact on political or ethical change. He contrasts American self-critique with Japan’s mimicry and suggests Americans abroad may reflect their own faults rather than true Americanism.
Former U S official Henry Wallace, now in London, denounces Truman policy toward Greece and Turkey. Democrats and Republicans demand he be muzzled as his European speeches shock readers abroad. The dispute risks diplomatic confusion and impacts postwar reconstruction efforts.
Recent data show U S electricity use climbing steadily since mid 1946 with Christmas 1946 at about 4.9 billion kwh and early 1947 weeks above 4.8 billion kwh per week. Peak loads now occur in August from air conditioning, nearing five billion kwh weekly and raising concerns of a potential power shortage as capacity strains tighten.
The article weighs age and viability of potential nominees in 1948 politics. It notes Truman likely to be renominated and Vandenberg as a leading Republican option, cites their ages near 63, compares with past presidents, and highlights the perception that both are mentally flexible despite age. It also mentions Bernard Baruch as a notably older public figure.
President Truman convened a rare closed cabinet meeting with the Council of Economic Advisers to review the nation’s price crisis and broader economic health. Dr. Edwin G. Nourse warned that if prices do not fall, the country risks a deep recession as profits rise and consumer demand collapses.
John Temple Graves reflects on visiting San Francisco praising its spirit and diversity. He contrasts it with other cities, notes Chinese and Black communities thriving, and foresees labor leadership changes, planning a discussion with AFL President William Green on labor's future in the South.
Odds and ends mix in a column noting 44 months of rising clothing costs, pockets in men's pants, a 0 year old English woman cutting teeth, and humorous asides about youth, fashion, and consumer quirks. Stories mention multiple marriages, budget cuts, ads, and civic banter with playful jabs at Uncle Sam and modern life.
The text argues that every American in Japan acts as an ambassador for the United States. It notes the duty of military instruction and disciplined performance, and asserts that selling universal rights is harder than selling consumer goods. It states all Americans are under scrutiny as displays of democracy worldwide.
The World Today notes Budget Day as England faces a deep austerity crisis under a socialist government. It highlights public resolve, wartime legacies, and tax trends with data on 1945 tax shares and shrinking fortunes among the wealthy.
Radio daily listings show a dense schedule of programs across networks including Mystery of The Week, News from the World, The Green Hornet, Kaltenborn, Milton Berle, Fibber McGee and Molly, Bob Hope, Red Skelton, Moon River, Vic Damone, Benny Goodman and more. Also includes afternoon and next day lineups with regional stations WAGF and additional program blocks.
Dr Henry M Johnson of Atlanta will address Foster Street Church on Laymen's Day Sunday April 20. His talk titled The Laymen and The Task Church Today outlines the role of lay members in church work and the event is open to the public.
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